Sherpa Service Lift Overview

Power Climber Wind® supplies custom turbine service lifts to many leading WTG manufacturers worldwide.

Designed to meet WTG manufacturer specifications and tower configurations, Power Climber Wind’s Sherpa family of Turbine Service Lifts (TSLs) feature:

  • The UL-listed and CE-approved Power Climber PC3®/Titan® 1000-lb (454 kg) traction hoist
  • Redundant safety systems, including secondary suspension rope, overload, overspeed, top and bottom limit, and emergency stop features
  • Simple, easy to understand internal and external controls
  • Compliance with applicable requirements of all relevant codes and standards in North America, Europe, and Australia.

Feature / Function / Benefit

Read more about the features of Power Climber Wind’s TSLs and discover how they can benefit you.

Feature Function Benefit
Proven Hoist Reliable performance Proven hoist performance ensures years of reliable service when accompanied by scheduled maintenance
Built-in Overspeed Brake Stops lift in overspeed condition; cannot be removed; may be manually activated Proven reliability ensures operator safety.
Overload Trip Integrated sensor prevents movement if lift is overloaded. Prevents use when loaded beyond safe rated load.
Controlled Descent Enables descent at a controlled speed if there is a loss of power Safe and proven method of descending platform during a power interruption
Internal Controls Constant-pressure switches control movement of the TSL Simple, easy-to-understand controls ensure operator safety
External Controls Outside operation Enables operators to send unit up or down without an operator
Emergency Stop Immediately cuts power to the hoist Safety feature that enables operators to immediately stop the lift
Thermal Motor Protection Disables motor in the case of accidental overheating Helpful in preventing potentially expensive damage to the motor
Safety Wire Rope Stops lift in case of suspension rope failure Ensures operator safety.
Upper Limit Switch Stops upward travel on contact with an overhead obstruction Protection to operators and lift in case of obstructions or upon reaching lowermost portion of the tower
Lower Limit Switch/Bottom Trip Bar Limits travel in the down direction Protection to operators and lift in case of obstructions or upon reaching lowermost portion of the tower

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